As summer winds to a close, it's time to go back to school. No more lazy days of summer. Instead, you have to deal with buying school supplies, packing healthy lunches, helping with homework and finding...

Parents of school-age children manage a unique balancing act during the school year. Early dismissal days, snow days, teacher work days and other days off excite kids, but leave parents struggling to meet...

According to the National Retail Federation, the average family spends more than $600 on children's clothing, electronics and back-to-school supplies each year. And with school budgets dropping, the list...

As the summer winds down and you start planning for back-to-school season, have you thought about how you're going to handle the after-school hours? If your kids are done with school at 3 and you don't...

When you need to hire an after-school nanny, one of the most important steps in the process is the interview. You get to learn about the caregiver and determine if the person is a good fit for your family....

What's your after-school routine? At the end of the day, when your kids come crashing through the door, do they head straight for the playroom, wanting to leave the structure of the day behind them? While...

You and your kids love your nanny. She's been with you since your kids were little and you couldn't imagine your family without her. But once your children are of pre-school or school age, schedules...

Motivating kids to get excited about going back to school is a difficult task. But with all of the great school-themed movies available, a family movie night can be an excellent way to gear up for the...

The back-to-school season is hard enough as it is: hectic schedules, loads of homework, and anxiety for everyone! Of the endless challenges posed by the school year, we talked to four bloggers about their...

While excitement might be in the air over new clothes and school supplies, it's only natural for kids -- and parents -- to have a few worries about changing routines and heading back to the classroom."There...

As you run around trying to prepare for the upcoming homework loads, shopping lists, lunches and after-school activities (not to mention your own never ending to-do list), turn to technology to help with...

When parents are involved in their children's education, children succeed at higher rates. Analysis from the National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools concluded that when schools...

Getting kids to talk about their day can be challenging. But it's important to talk with your kids about their day, every day, to stay connected and offer encouragement. Patricia Dischler, president...

Papers. Folders. Notebooks. Tests. Books. Study guides. Tablets. Craft supplies for projects. How do you keep all the school work and supplies from taking over your house? Here are three simple and inexpensive...

Getting out the door on a school day is never easy. You have kids to feed, lunches to make, gear to pack, backpacks to remember. Plus, kids have to get themselves ready. And that seems to be as easy as...

Summer is winding down and the kids are gearing up for school. Teachers are preparing classrooms and parents are searching for first-day outfits. Add a little fun to your to-do list with some crafts.Here's...

When summer finally winds down and school begins again, back to school anxiety can be a huge problem for kids and parents alike. Boston Mamas blogger, Christine Koh, and her family have dealt with back...

Getting ready for the new school year is an exciting time for kids -- new teachers, new subjects, new grade level and new classmates. It's also a time of familiar challenges -- getting up early again,...

Going back to school can be stressful for children -- especially those who may be attending for the first time. Parents, nannies and babysitters can help make the transition from the lazy days of summer...

Patti Ford knows how to make the back-to-school season bearable - like getting her husband to help with the homework! The hilarious Insane in the Mom Brain blogger might purposely ignore school events...

Back to school season is a time of anticipation and often dread for students, but it can be very stressful for parents too. Use the beginning of a new school year to start looking into better habits to...

The first day of preschool can be hard on both parents and children. For many, it's the first time that they will have been away from each other for such an extended period of time. Even though many...

As the days of summer whittle down, kids and parents start to cast anxious eyes toward the beginning of a new school year. This is an expensive time for parents, who are buying new school supplies and...

Ready or not, the school season is upon us. Whether your children are so excited it's driving you nuts, so nervous it's breaking your heart, or just plain unprepared, you are not alone. For most families,...

Some of us count down the days until that first bell rings; some of us long for a few extra days of summer. Whatever your approach to the first day of school, don't let it catch you off guard. We've all...

Just as your family was relishing in barbequed dinners on the deck, sleeping late, catching fireflies at night and spending marathon days at the pool, it's time for the school year to begin. Goodbye...

Wait, the summer is over? School is almost here? When did that happen? Don't worry -- we're here to help. Check out these tips that offer solutions to common back-to-school stressors, from hiring child...

Oh, the promise of the back-to-school shopping season: Entirely new wardrobes! Stacks of pristine notebooks! Unblemished backpacks! Adorable organizing devices! And, if you completely buy in to the promise,...

For many parents, making it out of the house in the morning to work and getting the kids to school, the school bus or daycare on time means one thing: madness. It takes an incredible amount of effort...

Your son is entering elementary school in the fall. Do you send him to your neighborhood public school or to private school? For some parents, this can be a difficult decision. How do you decide what's...

You thought the day would never come, but as your child's first day of school approaches, you're beginning to feel a little anxious. How do you get your kid -- and yourself -- ready for the big day? The...

Parents struggle with many things when it comes to the safety and security of our children. One scary question that a lot of parents face is how old kids should be before they walk school on their own....

The decisions you make for your kids matter -- a lot. You search for the best preschools, hire the most qualified babysitters and sign your kids up for extracurricular activities to give them well-rounded...

As summer winds to a close, it's time to go back to school. No more lazy days of summer. Instead, you have to deal with buying school supplies, packing healthy lunches, helping with homework and finding...

You work hard to pack a nutritious lunch for your child -- one that he'll actually eat. The lunch box you use will make the packing easier for you and the eating more fun for him -- all while keeping...

When kids come home from school, what's the first thing you hear? I love you? I missed you? Nope. You get: I'm hungry! Here are three easy recipes for yummy and nutritious after-school snacks that will...

Mornings are hard enough: Throwing the alarm clock across the room, getting out of bed, putting on (somewhat clean) clothes and opening your eyes enough to drive the kids to school. And then there's...

Packing school lunches is really a microcosm of parenting - you could go straight down the path of least resistance, and fill the lunchbox up with pre-packaged foods that require no preparation whatsoever,...

When First Lady Michelle Obama and the USDA wanted to raise the healthy standards associated with the National School Lunch Program, they had effectively enacted the first revisions in 15 years. These...

Kids burn lots of calories running around all day, which means they need lots of healthy fuel to keep them energized. Snacks are the perfect way to fill in nutritional gaps and keep your child happy, healthy...

Whether you're a parent of one, or Mrs. Duggar, making a kids' school lunch is often time-consuming -- and one.more.thing.you.have.to.do. Yuck. Here is a simple trick to organizing your refrigerator so...

All children learn in different ways. Some are hands-on, while others are more instruction-inclined. A one-on-one or group tutoring session can make the difference between As and Bs on the next report...

The start of a school year inevitably comes with the start of the homework routine. Though not always welcome, homework is a necessary part of your children's education; it reinforces lessons learned...

Demanding work schedules and other responsibilities often keep parents away from home during those important after-school and evening hours when children need to do homework. Even students who work well...

You're so thrilled when you catch your 3-year-old flipping through the pages of her favorite book and pretending to read that you drop everything and grab your phone to capture this adorable moment. But...

Parents who are overly involved with their children's homework can be more harm than help. Homework encourages social responsibility, classroom attention and time management. When parents take responsibility...

Your tot's artwork is transitioning from scribbles to stick figures, and she's learning to color inside the lines. As her coordination improves, start thinking about swapping the crayons for pencils and...

While the morning get-up-get-ready-get-to-school-and-work rush is bad enough, the afternoons can be just as tiring. Parents are exhausted from working and running around all day and kids are tired from...

It's back-to-school time! That means it's time for new backpacks, new classmates, new teachers... and parent-teacher conferences. Get the most out of this meeting if you approach it as an opportunity...

The first day of school is a time for making memories: new backpacks, pictures in front of the house, tales of new friends. Once back-to-school momentum builds, parent-teacher conference season arrives....

Public schools or independent schools? If your child is ready for elementary school, deciding where he should go can be a difficult decision. Should you send him to the local public school or to a private,...

Does your family's big move mean that your children will be changing schools? If you're stressing out about how to make this transition as smooth as possible, check out this easy-to-follow guide. Read...

Interested in the idea of homeschooling, but worried about being solely responsible for your kids' education? A homeschool co-op could be the answer, since the responsibilities of teaching are shared...

Are you wondering about whether to send your son to an all-boys school? What are the pros and cons of a single-sex education? If you're trying to make that important decision for your child, here are...

Maybe you went to an all-girls school and want the same experience for your daughter -- or maybe you want an entirely different experience for her. How do you know what type of school would be a good fit?Here...

When looking at preschool choices, you have probably come across references to Maria Montessori and her educational method. Maybe you have wondered what is Montessori preschool and if it's right for...

You think your little learner is ready to head down the scholastic path, but you're not really sure. The answer to this question is complex, notes early education and parenting consultant and certified...

Thinking year-round school might be right for your child, but not sure if he'll miss summer vacation? Before you make the decision, here's a look at what this school system looks like and the pros and...

Few things preoccupy a new parent's thoughts as much as worrying about how best to educate her little one. As the pre-K years wind down, local elementary schools, other parents and well-meaning relatives...

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